Parent Newsletter
January 17, 2019
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From the Desk of Dr. G
PTA Meeting and Guest Speaker
Our next PTA meeting is tomorrow, January 18, at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center. The agenda for the meeting features a guest speaker, Ms. Jennifer Berg, who is the new principal at North Woods Elementary. We hope Ms. Berg's sharing helps support some of the families who will be transitioning to the new school next year.
Virtual Reality (VR) Update
In addition to our guest speaker, we will also get a hands-on demonstration of our newly purchased Virtual Reality (VR) technology -- thank you PTA! The VR technology was part of the annual PTA grant process and we're very thankful to the many staff and parents who helped with this process. We will review this VR Safety info with parents in attendance at the meeting, and want you to understand how we plan to use the technology as well. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
Thanks for your continued support and have a nice afternoon.
Kind regards,
Brad Gustafson, Principal
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Did You Know?
Author Day
Greenwood welcomes author Erin Soderberg Downing on Friday, February 22. Ms. Downing has written more than fifty books for children. To order copies of her books, please complete an order form and return it with payment to the office no later than Thursday, January 24. Be sure to include how you would like the book(s) to be signed. Checks payable to Greenwood PTA.
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Geography Bee
Congratulations to all 4th and 5th graders for participating in the 2019 Greenwood Geography Bee. Individual classroom representatives participated in the Finals on Tuesday, January 15. It was an exciting, lively competition. Well done to all our finalists, including William Feng, our school's GeoBee winner.
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Reminders
A friendly reminder to send a note with your student or email your student(s) teacher when there will be a change to your student's dismissal plan. All changes in after-school transportation plans made after the start of the school day should be communicated to the school office at 763-745-5500.
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PTA News
Read-a-thon
Greenwood's Read-a-thon will be from February 1-15 with the theme "Reading is a Treasure." Students and their classes will set reading goals to achieve during the two-week period. Pledges raised for reaching goals will benefit the Media Center and teacher grants. Information packets will be sent home soon. Please return the pledge sheets by Monday, January 28. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. If you have any questions, please contact Molika Gupta at Molika@gmail.com or Lyra Totten-Naylor at LyraTottenNaylor@gmail.com.
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Greenwood Gives Back
Please join us Friday, February 8 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria to pack, make, wrap and tie items for several community service organizations. No registration necessary, just show up and help. We are in need of donations and volunteers. If you have questions, please contact Paula Dahmer at EPDahmer@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Needs
Media Center Help
Parent volunteers are needed in the media center to help with a variety of jobs including re-shelving the amazing books students check out and return on a daily basis. Please consider volunteering. If you have any questions, email Linda Gibbons, Media Specialist, at Linda.Gibbons@wayzataschools.org.
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Open 2019-20 PTA Position
The PTA is looking for a volunteer Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the 2019-2020 school year. Responsibilities include: overseeing the PTA budget, ensuring fiduciary responsibly and preparing monthly income and expense reports. No experience necessary however, professional experience in Finance is helpful. CFO tasks can be completed on a flexible timeline. If you have questions, please contact Lori Kurman at LMKurman@yahoo.com or Heather Mueller at HeatherLMueller@gmail.com.
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Wayzata Special Education Advisory Council Transition & Recreational Resource Fair for Parents
You’re invited to come and meet representatives from selected organizations that provide programming for students with special needs February 5, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Keynote speaker and four panels offering question/ answer format for school-to-school transitions at each school level. View the flyer for more information.
6th Grade Band & Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights
6th Grade Band and Orchestra Instrument Selection Nights are January 29, February 5, 11, 21 and 26. Students who are interested in playing in band or orchestra in 6th grade must sign-up for a 20-minute instrument selection time at Central Middle School.
| Band Instrument Selection Sign-up | Orchestra Instrument Selection Sign-up |
If you have questions, please contact Karen Frawley about band or Tom Pieper about orchestra.
Wayzata Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Update
In December, Wayzata LAC heard from Scott Croonquist, Executive Director, Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD). Scott discussed approval of the AMSD legislative platform and legislative priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. Cheryl Polzin, Wayzata School Board member, shared the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Legislative Agenda, which includes a resolution to fund all School Safety Grants. The committee discussed the work before Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate, and the DFL-controlled House of Representatives. The LAC will continue to work on position papers for approved 2019 Platform.
In January, Senator Ron Latz (Senate District 46) joined the LAC to hear from the committee and to share his view on the 2019 Legislative Session. Jody Remsing, Wayzata Public Schools Director of Special Services, presented on the Senate E-12 Education Policy Committee hearings in November 2018 regarding policy proposals that will help to address the special education cross-subsidy.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Monica Dawson, LAC Citizen Chair, or visit the District website. Visit the Minnesota Legislature website to learn who represents you.
Ask Ali the tough questions you might be too scared to ask in person. Alison Wobschall, M.A., director of Partners in Prevention, is a psychologist with 14 years of experience in prevention. She has a special passion for healthy brain development. Submit any questions you have regarding topics surrounding substances, mental health, and parenting strategies.
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Parents of 5th Graders: Join us for “Transitioning to Middle School: A Parent’s Guide” Tuesday, January 29, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Central Middle School. This evening will feature a panel of district specialists speaking on areas of common concern and interest for parents. Representatives from each middle school will be available for questions. This program is designed for parents of current 5th grade students.
Upcoming Home Base/Bright Start childcare registration information
Home Base is an optional before and/or after school childcare program. Bright Start is a component of Home Base offering all day care with a pre-kindergarten curriculum. The programs are offered through the Wayzata Community Education department. Sites are located at each of the Wayzata School district's elementary sites. Registration requests must be submitted annually for attendance in the summer and/or school year programs. Acceptance is based upon the time of registration and site availability. Wait lists will be formed once a site reaches capacity. Please refer to the registration flyer and the Home Base website for further information.
Priority registration: February 4, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. - February 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (For current enrollees in any Home Base program component)
Open registration: February 13, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.
New Youth and Adult Enrichment catalog is online now! Check out all our offerings!
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